New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-10-03
THE NEW RECTOR OF HOLY TRINITY.

Az APPEAL TO his CONGREGATION AND A DIS
AVowAL OF RITUALIsM.
s.rv,ce, In tho Church OF Holy Trinity were con-
duce yesterday for the fist time by the new rector
the Rev l. wapole Warren, who arrived In the CITY ten
aays ago from London. lie assisted by the assist
an, ,ector the Rev Mr. Mackenzie. chorus OF boys
oc,uped seat. on either side Of the altar new feature
m the seryces This has been one OF tho sources OF
comment among tho mombers, and u mas Deeh
suggested that the changes were duo 70 inc
new rector. who intended 10 Introduce more
markell ritualism In the church. The change had
not met general favor, and any participation III "
mas besn disayowed By Mr.. Wsrren
In bfs sermon he repeated this disavowaL HIS ser
mon was appeal the forbsarance and con-
alteration OF hts congregation lie alluded TO his
prsdecessors including DIR. Watkins by pane, saying
tina, he had not come to charge with claim OF
aoin better than they. There was In his call no re-'
s.c,ion ON the past lie had come 10 preach simple
and full Gospel. as he knew It. His discourse was
earnest and dignihel. whc appealing TO the members
mot 10 distrus To carp to crlticise Hun lie con
unued In part ,.,.
wa, not called simply MI church and replcnish us
treasury method, to Prsasn some nsw
OF scenes 'n. mar ali he Surens which have
and wounded love OF many Of you put 70 70
an with those sresee is nothing
Wv mean Ant al mean May I'M, be the be-
ginning OF LYING m esrs home when YOU are 10 share
with col 20 home from mere 70 sr.e,se s ~
but remember US chsIl'@oJ' ""' '""N "" ~
CHRIST for your SAKE
IN. members passed from the church after the ser
ole. they expressed their satisfaction Win tno PoW
rector and his sermon Every member FOUND III MS pew
the follow ng circular addressed 10 the congregation ny
Mr.. Warren: -,
ron, cnor.gaffon orths Church Of the Holy Trinity Nddt-
son.Gre dnd Forty seSondst -. ..,.- ,,no, ,,,
min air, al you hrst expressing deep SET
- he oying called mo trom EnsAhu
flock. AMI assuring you tnat 70 sie
.as ,na ABILITY Ssp: 70 70 ask stf cr as n
ndulronce Tor many which may MAKE tht oug IN
arn,snce OF the discipline OF the American chur.h anu eI
ci.ftnctIys tornuaries but 1 am hopeful very soon
10 be able to munster among you 10 tne ~, 10
Sr airs that all should possess my stinct anu
that accepting thi, Passionate o,
strictly maintain aud try ~ extend inc - ~.
,ani Fyangeical teaching with which the aOors OF he
and INV In this church have e
WORK carried her pulpit and ana
might mission WORK IN 1850 M
desire forcDiy as eau 70 paco
and conscientious OPINIONS
alterations In ths church orlg
,atsd Without M KNOWLEDGE and The OF
or NAV 10 tho unnstrueted To SAVIOR oil leasn 20
.n Ana change IN the teaching OF this church Let
aii be assured such Is not the case. hegarI,ine
"a I do all ritual as immatorh. sarp ne
u vst nrpo.o Adopt OF the srplice In preaching
10 vhch have always been accu,tonsdl ana when an
.Drs The svmpathy OF people will understand 10 me
link th church from which, 10 meet 'Aoir e'i navy
been so recently severed . . ., ,...,
p,. ana hope aud all OF you wiz uhnsts.Anu .nss
% sway, he able willing give reason Tor any ptac-
lice NAV adopt while equally ready 10 isten 20 auy
ra,d rest ms as esterm me Tor nv WORKS s4ke
and YOU find IN man. straght'or waI
mil OF sympathy DESTROYS OF your anu
m. To,i he with you ALL areettonAtey In CHRIST
Il.